Midland Center Stage Theatre to present two shows in repertory

Center Stage Theatre of Midland Center for the Arts will present two shows in repertory during the month of May: “Rounding Third” and “Parallel Lives.”

Repertory productions are those in which a theater company presents several works in alternate sequence. All performances will take place in the Little Theatre of Midland Center for the Arts, 1801 W. Saint Andrews Road, Midland.

Tickets for each show are $18 for adults; $14 for students and are available by calling the MCFTA Ticket Office at 800-523-7549 or at mcfta.org.

“Rounding Third” is set for May 3, 11 and 17 at 8 p.m.; May 19 at 3 p.m. According to publicity material, “Take a hilarious and tumultuous journey through the bumpy terrain of fatherhood and baseball, as two very different Little League coaches navigate an entire season – from their first tentative meeting to the climactic championship game.” Written by Richard Dresser. Directed by Sue Lombardo.

Rounding Third Cast:Michael is played by Shawn Finney of Midland; Don is played by Steven Holty of Midland

“Parallel Lives”

“Parallel Lives” is set for May 4, 10 and 18 at 8 p.m.; May 12 at 3 p.m. According to publicity material, “Laugh along as two actresses portray both men and women struggling through the common rituals of modern life: teenagers on a date, sisters at their grandmother’s funeral, a man and a woman together in a country-western bar.” Written by Mo Gafney and Kathy Najimy. Directed by Adam Gardner. Adult language and content.

Parallel Lives Cast:Woman A is played by Katie Hicks of Midland; Woman B is Trena Winans-Bagnall of Midland